DoDAF 2.02 Architecture Viewpoints (DoDAF-described Models)
type: Ontology
imports: core#
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
preferred namespace prefix: dodafvp
creator: Kalin Maldzhanski
description: DoDAF 2.02 viewpoints modeled as arch:Viewpoint individuals. Each viewpoint corresponds to a DoDAF-described Model (AV, CV, DIV, OV, PV, SvcV, StdV, SV). DoDAF 2.0 uses "Fit-for-Purpose" presentation — these viewpoints define the data content, not rigid visual templates.
created: 2026-05-03
modified: 2026-05-03
publisher: Linked.Archi
publisher: linked.archi
status: draft
source: dodaf20 models
version IRI: 2.02#
version info: 2.02

DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
type: ConceptScheme
definition: Classification of DoDAF 2.02 viewpoints by viewpoint category.
source: dodaf20 models
has top concept: All Viewpoint (AV)
has top concept: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
has top concept: Data and Information Viewpoint (DIV)
has top concept: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
has top concept: Project Viewpoint (PV)
has top concept: Services Viewpoint (SvcV)
has top concept: Standards Viewpoint (StdV)
has top concept: Systems Viewpoint (SV)

All Viewpoint (AV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Capability Viewpoint (CV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Data and Information Viewpoint (DIV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Operational Viewpoint (OV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Project Viewpoint (PV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Services Viewpoint (SvcV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Standards Viewpoint (StdV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Systems Viewpoint (SV)
type: Concept
top concept of: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog

Mission Commander
type: Stakeholder

System Engineer
type: Stakeholder

System Integrator
type: Stakeholder

Software Developer
type: Stakeholder

Database Engineer
type: Stakeholder

Network Engineer
type: Stakeholder

Program Manager
type: Stakeholder

Analyst
type: Stakeholder

Acquirer
type: Stakeholder

AV-1: Overview and Summary Information
type: Viewpoint
definition: Describes a project's visions, goals, objectives, plans, activities, events, conditions, measures, effects, and produced objects.
view type: Diagram
view type: Catalog
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
targets stakeholder: Mission Commander
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
targets stakeholder: Acquirer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: All Viewpoint (AV)
source: dodaf20 models

AV-2: Integrated Dictionary
type: Viewpoint
definition: An architectural data repository with definitions of all terms used throughout the architectural data and presentations.
view type: Catalog
viewpoint has purpose: Governing
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: All Viewpoint (AV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-1: Vision
type: Viewpoint
definition: The overall vision for transformational endeavors, providing a strategic context for the capabilities described and a high-level scope.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
includes concept: Capability
includes concept: DesiredEffect
targets stakeholder: Mission Commander
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-2: Capability Taxonomy
type: Viewpoint
definition: A hierarchy of capabilities specifying all capabilities referenced throughout one or more architectural descriptions.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
includes concept: Capability
targets stakeholder: Mission Commander
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-3: Capability Phasing
type: Viewpoint
definition: The planned achievement of capability at different points in time or during specific periods of time.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Capability
includes concept: CapabilityIncrement
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
targets stakeholder: Acquirer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-4: Capability Dependencies
type: Viewpoint
definition: The dependencies between planned capabilities and the definition of logical groupings of capabilities.
view type: Diagram
view type: Matrix
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Capability
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-5: Capability to Organizational Development Mapping
type: Viewpoint
definition: The planned capability deployment and interconnection for a particular capability phase, showing the planned solution in terms of performers and locations.
view type: Matrix
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Capability
includes concept: Organization
includes concept: Location
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-6: Capability to Operational Activities Mapping
type: Viewpoint
definition: A mapping between the capabilities required and the operational activities that those capabilities support.
view type: Matrix
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Capability
includes concept: OperationalActivity
targets stakeholder: Analyst
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

CV-7: Capability to Services Mapping
type: Viewpoint
definition: A mapping between the capabilities and the services that these capabilities enable.
view type: Matrix
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Capability
includes concept: Service
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Capability Viewpoint (CV)
source: dodaf20 models

DIV-1: Conceptual Data Model
type: Viewpoint
definition: The required high-level data concepts and their relationships. Intended for non-technical stakeholders.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
includes concept: ConceptualDataEntity
targets stakeholder: Mission Commander
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Data and Information Viewpoint (DIV)
source: dodaf20 models

DIV-2: Logical Data Model
type: Viewpoint
definition: The documentation of the data requirements and structural business process rules. Bridges the conceptual and physical levels.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: LogicalDataEntity
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Data and Information Viewpoint (DIV)
source: dodaf20 models

DIV-3: Physical Data Model
type: Viewpoint
definition: The physical implementation format of the logical data model entities — message formats, file structures, physical schema.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: PhysicalDataEntity
targets stakeholder: Database Engineer
targets stakeholder: Software Developer
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Data and Information Viewpoint (DIV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-1: High-Level Operational Concept Graphic
type: Viewpoint
definition: The high-level graphical/textual description of the operational concept.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
includes concept: OperationalNode
includes concept: Performer
includes concept: Location
targets stakeholder: Mission Commander
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-2: Operational Resource Flow Description
type: Viewpoint
definition: A description of the resource flows exchanged between operational activities.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: OperationalNode
includes concept: ResourceFlow
targets stakeholder: Analyst
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-3: Operational Resource Flow Matrix
type: Viewpoint
definition: A description of the resources exchanged and the relevant attributes of the exchanges.
view type: Matrix
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: OperationalNode
includes concept: ResourceFlow
targets stakeholder: Analyst
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-4: Organizational Relationships Chart
type: Viewpoint
definition: The organizational context, role, or other relationships among organizations.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
includes concept: Organization
includes concept: Performer
targets stakeholder: Mission Commander
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-5a: Operational Activity Decomposition Tree
type: Viewpoint
definition: The capabilities and activities organized in a hierarchical structure.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: OperationalActivity
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-5b: Operational Activity Model
type: Viewpoint
definition: The context of capabilities and activities and their relationships among activities, inputs, and outputs.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: OperationalActivity
includes concept: ResourceFlow
includes concept: Performer
targets stakeholder: Analyst
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-6a: Operational Rules Model
type: Viewpoint
definition: Identifies business rules that constrain operations.
view type: Catalog
viewpoint has purpose: Governing
includes concept: OperationalRule
includes concept: OperationalActivity
targets stakeholder: Analyst
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-6b: State Transition Description
type: Viewpoint
definition: Identifies business process responses to events.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: OperationalActivity
includes concept: Condition
targets stakeholder: Analyst
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

OV-6c: Event-Trace Description
type: Viewpoint
definition: Traces actions in a scenario or sequence of events.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Designing
includes concept: OperationalActivity
includes concept: OperationalNode
targets stakeholder: Analyst
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Operational Viewpoint (OV)
source: dodaf20 models

PV-1: Project Portfolio Relationships
type: Viewpoint
definition: Describes the dependency relationships between organizations and projects and the organizational structures needed to manage a portfolio of projects.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Informing
includes concept: Project
includes concept: Organization
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
targets stakeholder: Acquirer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Project Viewpoint (PV)
source: dodaf20 models

PV-2: Project Timelines
type: Viewpoint
definition: A timeline perspective on programs or projects, with key milestones and interdependencies.
view type: Diagram
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Project
includes concept: Milestone
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
targets stakeholder: Acquirer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Project Viewpoint (PV)
source: dodaf20 models

PV-3: Project to Capability Mapping
type: Viewpoint
definition: A mapping of programs and projects to capabilities to show how specific projects help achieve a capability.
view type: Matrix
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Project
includes concept: Capability
targets stakeholder: Program Manager
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Project Viewpoint (PV)
source: dodaf20 models

StdV-1: Standards Profile
type: Viewpoint
definition: The listing of standards that apply to solution elements.
view type: Catalog
viewpoint has purpose: Governing
includes concept: Standard
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Standards Viewpoint (StdV)
source: dodaf20 models

StdV-2: Standards Forecast
type: Viewpoint
definition: The description of emerging standards and potential impact on current solution elements, within a set of time frames.
view type: Catalog
viewpoint has purpose: Deciding
includes concept: Standard
includes concept: StandardsForecast
targets stakeholder: System Engineer
in scheme: DoDAF Viewpoint Catalog
broader: Standards Viewpoint (StdV)
source: dodaf20 models